Jurisdiction
Noun
Hard
Meaning
English: The official power to make legal decisions and judgments; or, the territory or sphere of authority over which this power is exercised.
Explanation: Refers to the legal authority a court, government, or other body has to hear cases, make decisions, or control a specific area or matter.
Explanation: Refers to the legal authority a court, government, or other body has to hear cases, make decisions, or control a specific area or matter.
हिंदी अर्थ
क्षेत्राधिकार / अधिकार क्षेत्र
Examples
1
"The case fell outside the local court's jurisdiction."
Synonyms
authority
domain
purview
control
remit
Antonyms
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Memory Trick
Juris-diction: think of "jury" (legal) and "diction" (speaking/authority) – the authority to speak legally.